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Venezuelan migrants accused of stealing nearly $3K in merchandise from Oak Brook Macy's

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:31:25 GMT

OAK BROOK, Ill. —Two Venezuelan migrants now residing in Chicago are charged with stealing more than $2,800 worth of merchandise from a Macy’s store in Oak Brook, according to prosecutors. Luis Mendez-Gomez, 28 and Frank Montez-Davila, 23 face felony charges of burglary and retail theft. Mendez-Gomez was also cited for misdemeanor driving without a valid driver’s license. ‘They’ve done a complete 180’: City to use shuttered Kmart as migrant shelter after reversing course Prosecutors allege that just after 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, patroling Oak Brook officers observed Mendez-Gomez and Montez-Davila exiting Macy’s with a “happy birthday” bag and a backpack containing merchandise. Luis Mendez-GomezFrank Montez-DavilaA short time later, officers conducted a traffic stop. Officers allegedly found 16 high-end fragrances and one pair of pants with a total value of $2,832.50.The preliminary investigation found that once Mendez-Gomez and Montes-Davila entered Macy’s, Mendez-Gomez removed the “ha...

Senators discuss how climate change is impacting extreme weather

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:31:25 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Senators are looking at the role climate change plays in extreme weather, and what lawmakers should do to address it. As wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and heatwaves devastate communities across the globe, scientists say climate change is to blame. Climate scientist Michael Wehner told senators at a hearing on Wednesday that the link between global warming and worsening extreme weather is obvious. "Dangerous climate change is already happening. how much more dangerous we let it become is up to us," Wehner said.  Supreme Court weighs whether government officials can block people on social media Tom Carper, the Democratic Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, says America needs to do more. "Given that that we helped create this problem we have maybe an oversized obligation into addressing it," Carper said. Republican ranking member Shelley Moore Capito says there's room for bipartisan work on re...

Cooking spray burn victim awarded $7.1 million after can 'exploded into a fireball'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:31:25 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — A jury in Illinois has ordered Chicago-based Conagra Brands to pay $7.1 million to a Pennsylvania woman who was badly injured in 2017 when a can of commercial brand cooking spray ignited in a kitchen at her workplace and set her aflame.The verdict, issued Monday in favor of Tammy Reese of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, is the first of numerous other cases from burn victims across the country with similar stories citing accidents that occurred with Conagra-made cooking spray brands, including its popular grocery store brand Pam.Reese was working at a social club kitchen in May 2017 when “suddenly and without warning” a can of Swell cooking spray “exploded into a fireball, causing burns and injuries,” according to a lawsuit filed on her behalf. She suffered deep second-degree burns on her head, face, arms and hands, and scar tissue continues to constrict her movement six years later, according to one of her lawyers, Craig Smith.Chicago-based Conagra Brands must p...

Kyle Police help caller, arrest 2 following possible jugging situation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:31:25 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — The Kyle Police Department said officers were able to stop a possible jugging and arrest two people Thursday after a person called 911 and reported being followed while leaving a bank.According to Kyle PD, dispatchers told the caller to go to an area where officers were waiting. Officers then attempted to perform a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle.One person got out of the vehicle, and the other two drove away, according to KPD.“A pursuit ensued, resulting in the suspects wrecking the vehicle in the 1100 Block of Roland Lane and fleeing on foot to a wooded area,” KPD said. What is ‘jugging’? The suspects were identified as 25-year-old Cedrick Davis, 20-year-old Kennedy Watkins and 19-year-old Daviyon Washington. Davis and Watkins were arrested, but as of Wednesday, KPD said Washington remained out of custody.Inside the crashed suspect vehicle, police found “criminal instruments commonly used for Bank Jugging and illegal narcotics,” according to KPD.Kyle pol...

Zilker Park reopens following ACL closure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:31:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department announced Wednesday Zilker Park's Great Lawn was open to the public again following the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival.Austin PARD officials shared on social media that fencing removal at the Great Lawn will continue throughout the day Wednesday. They also cautioned visitors there could be standing water in some areas due to recent rainstorms. RELATED: When will Zilker Park reopen after ACL? Those interested in visiting Zilker Park's Great Lawn can park at the Stratford parking lot off Stratford Drive, located on the south side of Barton Springs Roads. Officials also noted there won't be a total re-closure of the lawn during the holiday season.

Kathleen M. Murray named new president of Hamline University

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:31:25 GMT

Kathleen M. Murray has been named the new president of Hamline University following a four-month search.Murray, who will be the 21st president of the school, begins the post on Jan. 1. She succeeds Fayneese Miller who is retiring after eight years at Hamline. Miller announced her retirement following controversy over her administration’s handling of a Muslim student’s complaint about an adjunct professor who showed ancient art in class that depicted the Prophet Muhammad.President Fayneese Miller will begin a sabbatical on Jan. 1, before retiring on June, according to Hamline University officials.Previously, Murray served as the first female president of Whitman College as well as provost and dean of the faculty at Macalester College. She also was provost at Birmingham-Southern College and professor of piano, dean of conservator, and dean of the facuty at Lawrence University. Murray will be the third consecutive female president at Hamline.“The Board of Trustees was impressed by Dr. ...

2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree coming from Greater Binghamton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:31:25 GMT

(WIVT/WBGH) - A locally grown tree is heading to the big apple this holiday season. Rockefeller Center announced on Wednesday that its iconic Christmas Tree will come from Vestal. The tree is currently located at a residence home at 204 Murry Hill Road. The Norway Spruce will be cut down on November 9 at 8 a.m. before making its way to New York City on November 11. Crews will chop down the entire tree, securing a 14-foot portion to clear underpasses while it is transported. As the tree awaits its arrival to Rockefeller Center, it will be kept in a secure storage location. After the tree is prepared for decoration, it will be adorned with over 50,000 multi-colored, energy efficient LED lights and topped with a Swarovski star. The tree's official lighting will be broadcasted live during "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" on November 29. It will be on display in Rockefeller Center until January 13, 2024, at 10 p.m. (Source: Martin Chudacik)

Hudson Headwaters opens new center in Glens Falls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:31:25 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A wide healthcare footprint has expanded to a new spot in Glens Falls. Hudson Headwaters Health Network has opened its 22nd health center downtown. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Glens Falls Family Health opened this week at 38 Larose St., between Broad Street and Sherman Avenue. The new center is located near Glens Falls Hospital, and is all set up to offer lab services the neighboring hospital will operate, all on top of 18 exam rooms. The facility and others like it are pitched on affordable healthcare, regardless of insurance, all from a nonprofit source.“The establishment of Glens Falls Family Health has been a longtime community effort, with many details thoughtfully developed to improve health outcomes and patient experiences for years to come,” said Hudson Headwaters CEO Tucker Slingerland, M.D. “Thank you to our hard-working staff for making this milestone possible and for the support of o...

Police: Infant remains in critical condition after alleged assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:31:25 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 36-year-old male from Lake Luzerne was arrested following an investigation into an infant who sustained life-threatening injuries. State Police charged Robert Rivers with first-degree assault, reckless assault of a child, and endangering the welfare of a child. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, the infant arrived at the Glens Falls Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. The life-threatening injuries were deemed suspicious. The infant was transported to the Albany Medical Center and remains in critical condition.Police say Rivers is reportedly the father and that he allegedly caused severe injury to the infant. Rivers was processed at SP Queensbury and arraigned at the Warren County Arraignment Part Court. He was remanded to the Warren County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000 cash, a $100,000 bond, and a $150,000 partially secured bond. Investigations are ongoing.

Clifton Park restaurant closed, up for sale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:31:25 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Painted Lemon, located at 54 Clifton Country Road in Clifton Park, has been closed since the beginning of October. While the owners said this closure was temporary, the building has now been listed for sale. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Owners Kimberly Taylor and Chef Giovanni Iardazio opened the Italian restaurant in the former Brick Tavern & Grille space in January as their second location. The Painted Lemon's first location was in Sherman, Connecticut.On October 6, the owners announced on Facebook that the Clifton Park location would be temporarily closed due to staffing. Later, the building was listed for sale with Rose Breslin Realty as a turn-key restaurant. Norrine’s Restaurant opens in Waterford On October 31, the owners announced on Facebook that the Connecticut location was permanently closed. However, the Clifton Park location is still listed as temporarily closed. "Due to ...